THE autumn season of courses starts at Chester-le-Street Community Centre with expert-led sessions in a range of subjects next week.

Monday sees the opening of calligraphy classes, a four-week course, running from 9.30am to noon.

Body Blast exercise courses are staged weekly from Tuesday, between 11am and noon, with an emphasis on toning up problem areas, and improving balance, co-ordination and flexibility.

A first aid taster will be staged on Friday from 9.30am to noon, with further details available on all courses, from the centre, on Newcastle Bank, Chester-le-Street, on 0191-388 4752.